Industry News
innovAGEING National Challenge returns for 2022
innovAGEING, Australia's network for aged services, is inviting innovators interested in making an impact on aged services to apply for its second national challenge. [ + ]
Alzheimer's Qld offering fee-free services throughout spring
Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is offering South East Queensland residents fee-free access to aged care services until 30 November 2022. [ + ]
ACCPA welcomes workforce measures but looks forward to further engagement
Aged & Community Care Providers Association welcomed the government's pledges to improve access to TAFE training, increase skilled migration and speed up visa processing. [ + ]
Helping Hand to acquire Kindred Living aged care
Aged care service provider Helping Hand has confirmed that both the Helping Hand and Kindred Living boards have approved the acquisition. [ + ]
Pemulwuy retiree helps the community grow
A love of gardening sowed the seeds for Allity Pemulwuy Aged Care resident Kevin Horne, 92, to become founder of the Wentworthville Community Garden in his 80s. [ + ]
Residential aged care app bags award
The app has been designed to enable care staff to spend less time on documentation and more time delivering care to residents. [ + ]
HammondCare announces vision for new integrated health campus
The plan involves transformation of Neringah Hospital into a contemporary, integrated health campus providing palliative care, aged care and seniors living accommodation. [ + ]
Walking football can improve older people's mobility
Physical activity, social interaction and a sense of community are among the effects of walking football, a popular senior sport addressed in a recent Swedish scientific study. [ + ]
The music app supporting dementia care at home
Many carers of people with dementia recognise music's value in supporting the wellbeing of a loved one. [ + ]
Aged care training program for Parkinson's
A new specialist online education program for registered nurses (RNs) and personal care assistants (PCAs) working in aged care aims to improve care for people living with Parkinson's in aged care. [ + ]
Workforce key to meeting increased care needs: ACCPA
Workforce, how we resolve the chronic staff shortages affecting aged care and long-term funding remain key areas of focus for the sector and federal government in the pursuit of genuine aged care reform, said ACCPA's Paul Sadler. [ + ]
Aged care staff survey highlights need for action
A new survey has revealed that the majority of people who continue working in aged care do so because of their relationships with residents they care for and their families. [ + ]
Jobs summit: dementia education must underpin workforce discussions
Dementia Australia has reiterated the need for regular dementia education for aged care workers, as recommended by the Royal Commission. [ + ]
70% of Australians want increased aged care funding: poll
The new poll shows fixing the funding crisis/gap is not just a priority for aged care residents, staff and people who interact with the system, it's important for all Australians. [ + ]
Federal government submission to work value case
The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has welcomed the federal government’s submission to the Fair Work Commission Work Value case. [ + ]
